English · BaZi Term
Earth (土)
Stability and nourishment — the grounding center.
Definition
Earth (土, tǔ) is produced by Fire and produces Metal; it is restrained by Wood and restrains Water.
Meaning in a chart
Earth is the energy of stability, support, and nourishment — the soil that holds and balances everything. It governs faithfulness (信), reliability, patience, and the capacity to mediate and contain. It belongs to the center and to the transitions between the seasons.
Example
The Heavenly Stems 戊 (Yang Earth) and 己 (Yin Earth) carry the Earth element. Fire 火 forms Earth, and Earth bears Metal 金.
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FAQ
What does Earth (土) mean in BaZi?
Earth (土, tǔ) is produced by Fire and produces Metal; it is restrained by Wood and restrains Water.
How is Earth (土) read in a BaZi chart?
Earth is the energy of stability, support, and nourishment — the soil that holds and balances everything. It governs faithfulness (信), reliability, patience, and the capacity to mediate and contain. It belongs to the center and to the transitions between the seasons.
What is an example of Earth (土)?
The Heavenly Stems 戊 (Yang Earth) and 己 (Yin Earth) carry the Earth element. Fire 火 forms Earth, and Earth bears Metal 金.